FL S0974

Creates the "Florida Victim's Relief Act" and establishes a human-trafficking counselor-victim privilege allowing victims to refuse disclosure of confidential communications with counselors or trained volunteers without prior written consent.

Amends civil damages law to authorize courts to award punitive damages to persons who prove by clear and convincing evidence they were subjected to sex trafficking or human trafficking.

Requires that human trafficking victims receive all benefits, rights, and compensation granted by law when a defendant pleads nolo contendere to, is convicted of, or is adjudicated delinquent for human trafficking.

Creates an affirmative defense for defendants prosecuted for human trafficking who are also victims of trafficking, allowing them to assert duress or coercion as a defense and preventing criminal liability for commercial sex acts committed as a direct result of being trafficked.

Authorizes persons convicted of prostitution to file a motion to vacate their conviction if their participation resulted from being a victim of human trafficking, with motions filed within 6 years after ceasing to be a victim and minors exempt from proving force, fraud, or coercion.